Wilderness Medicine Classes

Every April we offer a Wilderness First Responder Course as well as a WFR Recertification Course in Seward, Alaska.

Wilderness First Responder Course

Dates: April 18 - 26, 2018Cost: $645 / person

The Wilderness First Responder course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical emergencies and make decisions concerning field treatment and evacuation priorities. The Wilderness First Responder is the current standard certification required by most employers for: Outdoor Education Professionals, Wilderness Instructors & Guides. It is an invaluable course for people working in remote areas and recreational adventurers who spend time in the back-country.

In order to sign up for the course and reserve a spot, please complete an online booking with payment. Once we have received your booking, we will send you a confirmation email with a welcome letter, syllabus and other course specific information. You can also view the Welcome Letter by clicking here or the WFR Sample Syllabus by clicking here!

Don't hesitate to give us a call at 907.224.3960 or to send an email to fun@KayakAK.com with any questions or for more information. We'll look forward to hearing from you!

WFR Recerticiation Course

dates: April 14 - 16, 2018Cost: $295 / Person

The Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course provides a review of all primary topics covered in the full WFR course. Included are assessment and management of the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems; assessment and management of muskuloskeletal system and skin injuries; spine assessment; reduction of simple dislocations; and the use of epinephrine and other medications in the treatment of anaphylaxis and severe asthma. The course is open to anyone holding a current (non-expired) WFR certification from SOLO, WMA or WMI. If your current WFR certification is through a different agency, please contact us before signing up for the course.

In order to sign up for the course and reserve a spot, please complete your online booking with payment. Once we have received your booking, we will send you a confirmation email with a welcome letter, syllabus and other course specific information.

Don't hesitate to give us a call at 907.224.3960 or to send an email to fun@KayakAK.com with any questions or for more information. We'll look forward to hearing from you!